Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Amiens 46

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Amiens 46

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

353 AD

Mint

Ambianum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and holding shield on left arm; to right, shield; horseman turning face to soldier, extending left arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Amiens 46 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius II (353 AD), struck at the Ambianum mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and holding shield on left arm; to right, shield; horseman turning face to soldier, extending left arm.

About the Reduced AE2

Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating — reduced issues generally come later in a series.

All Constantius II coins Ambianum mint All Reduced AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Amiens 46?: RIC VIII Amiens 46 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (353 AD) struck at the Ambianum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Amiens 46.
How do you identify RIC VIII Amiens 46?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and holding shield on left arm; to right, shield; horseman turning face to soldier, extending left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.